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AK11 YBE

2011 Vauxhall Astra

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2026
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

171,321 mi
Last recorded171,321 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2025
Typical for 2011 Vauxhall Astra70,389 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK11 YBE
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2025 171,321 miles

brake disc worn, front tyres edges wearing, rubber bushes starting to deteriorate

Fail 3 Mar 2025 171,321 miles

Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

brake disc worn, front tyres edges wearing, rubber bushes starting to deteriorate

Pass 16 Oct 2023 168,221 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edges devoid of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

damage to both sides..panels\door

damage to rear light clusters

rear brake disc dirt shields corroded

rear wiper defective

Fail 6 Oct 2023 168,218 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edges devoid of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

damage to both sides..panels\door

damage to rear light clusters

rear brake disc dirt shields corroded

rear wiper defective

Pass 29 Sep 2022 163,839 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewalls perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

accident damage to both sides

low brake fluid warning light/park brake light defective

o/s wing mirror glass broken

rear brake dust shields corroded

rear light clusters damaged

rear wiper defective

Fail 29 Sep 2022 163,839 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewalls perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

accident damage to both sides

low brake fluid warning light/park brake light defective

o/s wing mirror glass broken

rear brake dust shields corroded

rear light clusters damaged

rear wiper defective

Pass 18 Sep 2021 159,162 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

accident damage to both sides of vehicle no sharp edges

brake fluid warning low level warning lamp faulty

n/s and o/s rear brake dust shields corroded

n/s and o/s rear lamps damaged but not showing incorrect colour

rear wiper defective

Fail 18 Sep 2021 159,162 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

accident damage to both sides of vehicle no sharp edges

brake fluid warning low level warning lamp faulty

n/s and o/s rear brake dust shields corroded

n/s and o/s rear lamps damaged but not showing incorrect colour

rear wiper defective

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Sep 2020 152,812 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Sep 2020 152,810 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft likely to become detached (6.1.7 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2019 144,745 miles

Central Front Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Devoid of tread on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

damage to n/s/r light cluster

light body damage to n/s/r & o/s/f

Fail 28 Feb 2019 144,745 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Devoid of tread on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

damage to n/s/r light cluster

light body damage to n/s/r & o/s/f

Pass 16 Jan 2018 138,018 miles

light body damage to n/s of vehicle

n/s/r light cluster has slight damage

Pass 25 Jun 2016 41,919 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2016 125,538 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 26 Mar 2015 115,654 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 May 2014 94,067 miles

How Reliable is the Vauxhall Astra?

Based on 25,288,868 MOT tests across 2,125,241 vehicles.

71.9%
Pass Rate
6,421
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
2,125,241
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 1,048,496
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 953,502
coil spring broken 442,020
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 393,418
position lamp(s) not working 393,186
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AK11 YBE is a 2011 Vauxhall Astra in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

Across all 2011 Vauxhall Astra models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.5% with a typical mileage of 70,389 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Vauxhall Astra fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 1,048,496 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AK11 YBE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Vauxhall Astra typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 15 years old, this Vauxhall Astra is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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AK11 YBE is a 2011 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 17 May 2011.

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